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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,702.43, 248,069.04 and 116,071.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,702.43, 248,069.04 and 116,071.26 is: 160,229.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,702.43 : 248,069.04 = 116,071.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,702.43/248,069.04 = 116,071.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,702.43x = 248,069.04 × 116,071.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,702.43x = 28,793,686,039.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,793,686,039.79/179,702.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,229.81

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